Are they mirroring the standard definition version of the Food Network programming? In which case, does that mean that they have to show the content pillar-boxed when they don't have an HD version available (ala Espn HD)? Or are they showing a completely separate programming feed with its own schedule (ala Discovery HD)?

And for those of you that have watched any amount of HGTV HD live as opposed to DVR'd.. whether voluntarily or forcefully on account of the wife.. when you tune to this new Food TV HD channel dont be fooled. It really is Food TV.

You'll just think it's HGTV HD because they have those same lame P.S. commercials that play over and over and over.

Channels show up without intervention (unless you need to add them to your favorites list). The guide information requires a fresh download except for the current and next program. If you don't intervene you should have guide info tomorrow.

Are they mirroring the standard definition version of the Food Network programming? In which case, does that mean that they have to show the content pillar-boxed when they don't have an HD version available (ala Espn HD)? Or are they showing a completely separate programming feed with its own schedule (ala Discovery HD)?

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They have 2 different programs on right now and the guide shows different programs for the next couple of hours so the HD channel is not a sumulcast of the SD channel.

As the first national provider of Food Network HD, DISH Network now offers subscribers their favorite Food Network programs such as "Boy Meets Grill," "Everyday Italian" and more in dazzling high definition.

"The addition of Food Network HD helps further compliment our industry-leading lineup of high definition programming," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming for DISH Network. "DISH Network offers twice as many national HD channels as most other providers, allowing customers to enjoy a better TV watching experience."

"Watching colorful personalities at work in the kitchen such as Bobby Flay and Giada De Laurentiis in high definition takes cooking to a whole new level," said John Baird, executive vice president for affiliate sales and marketing for Scripps Networks, the parent company of Food Network. "Food should be experienced like this in HD, and DISH Network is helping us to deliver this experience to viewers across the country."

Food Network HD is located on DISH Network Channel 9462 and is available to customers who subscribe to the DishHD Bronze programming package ($29.99 for 10 months) or above. DISH Network's DishHD packages offer customers more than 200 hours a day of HD content from the nation's top programmers.

New DISH Network subscribers will also receive free standard professional installation in up to four rooms, a free DVR or HD receiver upgrade and no equipment to buy, and a choice of premium movie package free for three months (HBO, Showtime, Starz or Cinemax).

For more information about DISH Network and the DishHD programming packages, call 800-333-DISH (3474), visit www.dishnetwork.com, or visit your local DISH Network retailer.